US stock indices rose to historical highs: Dow Jones by 0. 42%, S&P 500 by 0.89%, Nasdaq by 1.54%. The growth was supported by expectations of a meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping, as well as an expected 25 basis point Fed rate cut.
Donald Trump plans to name the new 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom after himself. The $300 million project is funded by private donors, including major tech companies.
David Ellison's Paramount Skydance is the leading contender to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, despite an initial offer being rejected. The potential deal could be worth up to $74 billion, making it the largest in the media industry in the last decade.
OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser that challenges Google Chrome. The company has already announced a number of new improvements, including tab groups, an ad blocker, and changes to key AI features.
Samsung is launching Galaxy XR glasses, developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. The headset, running on the new Android XR OS, integrates the Gemini AI assistant.
Shares of Alphabet Inc. , Google's owner, fell by $100 billion in market capitalization after OpenAI announced its Atlas browser. Atlas is an AI-powered web browser built on ChatGPT, which is already running on Apple computers.
European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño announced the mobilization of €250 billion by 2027 for the development of high technologies. The goal is to maintain Europe's competitiveness with China and the US and to create 1,000 European technology giants.
Tech giant Meta offers a range of entry-level positions with salaries around $200,000 per year, requiring only a bachelor's degree. The company is actively hiring AI talent, and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg values skills over education.
Sales of Apple's latest iPhone 17 model increased by 14% in the first 10 days in the US and China compared to the iPhone 16. Demand for the base iPhone 17 significantly exceeds last year's model due to an improved display, larger storage, and an updated A19 chip.
The OnlyFans platform has topped the global ranking in terms of profitability per employee, reaching $37. 6 million in revenue per employee. This figure significantly exceeds the results of technology giants such as NVIDIA ($3.6 million) and Apple ($2.4 million).
Apple plans to release an updated MacBook Pro with a touch-screen display by late 2026 or early 2027. The new models will feature thinner bodies, M6 chips, and OLED displays, making them more expensive than current versions.
As part of the American Innovation program, the US Mint will issue a dollar coin featuring Steve Jobs in 2026. The coin will represent California and will bear Jobs' quote "Make something wonderful."
In the first nine months of this year, international non-resident companies paid UAH 10. 6 billion in "Google tax." This is UAH 2.5 billion more than in the same period of 2024, and the number of taxpayers increased by 13.
Apple CEO Tim Cook may move to the board of directors, and his place will be taken by John Ternus, who heads the hardware engineering department. Ternus has been with Apple since 2001 and has significant technical experience.
Apple removed ICEBlock and similar applications from the App Store that reported the location of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. This decision was made after an appeal from the administration of US President Donald Trump, who stated that the agents' safety was at risk.
Fintech expert Olena Sosedka spoke about investing in securities as a way to preserve capital during wartime. She explained how to take the first steps, which instruments to choose, and which mistakes to avoid, and also emphasized the importance of portfolio diversification.
Apple urges the European Commission to reconsider the Digital Markets Act, stating that its requirements hinder the launch of new features and create security risks. The company threatens to suspend the sale of certain products and services in 27 EU countries if the legislation is not amended.
Google has introduced an AI-powered mobile assistant that will provide tips during games. This is part of the company's strategy to increase user engagement with Android and the Play Store.
Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, has been accused of sexually abusing five children and stepchildren for decades. Relatives repeatedly sought help from the billionaire, but he did not directly participate in police investigations.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to buy local goods amid strained trade relations with the United States. The call came after the US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods, leading to a boycott of American brands.
Border guards of the Chop detachment and customs officers discovered 29 "Apple 17 Pro Max" mobile phones in two cars heading to Ukraine through the Uzhhorod checkpoint. The drivers and passengers, residents of Zakarpattia, claimed they were transporting the gadgets for personal use.
New iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max, and iPhone Air models went on sale on September 19, along with Apple Watch SE, Watch Series 11, Watch Ultra 3, and AirPods Pro 3. Demand for Pro models is high, while the iPhone Air may not become a sales leader due to its shortcomings.
US President Donald Trump is making his second state visit to Great Britain from September 16 to 18. Meetings are planned with King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as well as the announcement of economic agreements worth over $10 billion.
Technology company Oracle may join a consortium of firms that will allow TikTok to operate in the US. The final decision will be made by US President Trump and China's Xi Jinping this week.
Apple has announced that iPhone users who have updated their devices to iOS 26 may experience reduced battery life. This is due to background processing and new features that require significant resources.
After the presentation of the new iPhone 17 lineup, demand for it soared, exceeding orders for last year's iPhone 16. The most popular models were the base model and the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, while in China, the launch is hampered by eSIM issues.
Apple announced the release of iOS 26 on September 15, which will bring a new Liquid Glass interface design and AI-powered features. The update includes quick translation, improved calling and messaging features, intuitive maps, and the ability to store passports in Apple Wallet.
The head of the VR Committee on Finance, Danylo Hetmantsev, proposed that the State Tax Service conduct controlled purchases of iPhone 17s in stores. This will allow for the detection of smuggled goods and improve the work of law enforcement.
Oracle reported a significant increase in orders for future AI services, leading to a 27% surge in its stock to a record high. Remaining performance obligations rose to $455 billion, with four multi-billion dollar contracts signed.
Apple discontinued the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max after the presentation of the new smartphone. The base models iPhone 16 and 16e remained on sale with reduced prices.
